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catbyte

(34,437 posts) Fri Apr 27, 2018, 01:49 PM Apr 2018

I've been binge watching "Designated Survivor" on Hulu. It's quite well-done for network.

However, it's making me so sad to see what a President should do and should be, all the while knowing what a despicable, vile, petty, empty, morally-bankrupt, bigoted, sociopathic, criminal, treasonous, lying, and malignantly narcissistic POS that is currently infesting the White House. He is attempting to tear this country and its democratic institutions apart in a vile attempt to cover up his crimes and treason. I am 62; I fear I won't live long enough to see us undo the catastrophic damage he is inflicting on America and the planet.

I so hope Robert Mueller is able to bring that sleazy con man to justice, but I'm not holding my breath. I fear that nobody in politics today have the will or the courage to hold him and his crime family accountable for what they are doing. Even if Democrats take the House and Senate in November, I'm already hearing talk that they will "take impeachment off the table." That will only embolden even more criminal and treasonous behavior in the future because there are no consequences for the perpetrators. This sad and dangerous trend began the minute that Jerry Ford pardoned Richard Nixon and got worse when the Bush Administration committed numerous crimes and not held accountable for any of them. Likewise, I see the inept and questionable judges being appointed to the Federal bench and I'm even more concerned for our country.

I fervently hope I'm wrong.

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I've been binge watching "Designated Survivor" on Hulu. It's quite well-done for network. (Original Post) catbyte Apr 2018 OP

Was good for the 1st season. But, now ... Mike Rows His Boat Apr 2018 #1

Started falling apart towards the end of the first season zipplewrath Apr 2018 #2

And the inter-office romances make it into General Hospital level TV. Mike Rows His Boat Apr 2018 #3

Sadly the TV formula these days zipplewrath Apr 2018 #4

Yep. And a dearth of likeable characters. Mike Rows His Boat Apr 2018 #6

I am just about done watching it. n/t murielm99 Apr 2018 #5

Enjoy zipplewrath Apr 2018 #7

I'm only on the 6th episode of Season 1. Disappointing to hear it went downhill. catbyte Apr 2018 #8

Form your own zipplewrath Apr 2018 #10

Me neither. Apparently it's been on since 2016 and I just discovered it. I've thought it's been catbyte Apr 2018 #11

Totally agree. This whole comedy routine with the new staffer who I can't stand. beaglelover Apr 2018 #9

I started watching it because I thought the premise of the show was fantastic. Vinca Apr 2018 #12

Mike Rows His Boat

(389 posts)

1. Was good for the 1st season. But, now ...

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 01:57 PM

Apr 2018

... it’s turned into an afternoon soap opera.
Some of the worst script writing I’ ve ever sat before.
Stopped watching it.

zipplewrath

(16,646 posts)

2. Started falling apart towards the end of the first season

Reply to Mike Rows His Boat (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 01:59 PM

Apr 2018

Considering the magnitude of the disaster that was the premise of the show, they wandered off into James Bond type plot lines for no obvious reasons.

Mike Rows His Boat

(389 posts)

3. And the inter-office romances make it into General Hospital level TV.

Reply to zipplewrath (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 02:04 PM

Apr 2018

Sad. As you say, it started on a very serious footing. Now ... meh.

zipplewrath

(16,646 posts)

4. Sadly the TV formula these days

Reply to Mike Rows His Boat (Reply #3)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 02:07 PM

Apr 2018

You've got two basic themes.

1) Sexy people having sex (doctors, lawyers, firemen, policemen)

2) Bad people behaving badly. (Crooks, politicians, gangs)

Mike Rows His Boat

(389 posts)

6. Yep. And a dearth of likeable characters.

Reply to zipplewrath (Reply #4)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 02:16 PM

Apr 2018

Have a good day.

murielm99

(30,755 posts)

5. I am just about done watching it. n/t

Reply to zipplewrath (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 02:08 PM

Apr 2018

zipplewrath

(16,646 posts)

7. Enjoy

Reply to murielm99 (Reply #5)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 02:18 PM

Apr 2018

I had written more, but then realized I was guilty of a fair number of spoilers. Figured I let ya find out on yer own.

catbyte

(34,437 posts)

8. I'm only on the 6th episode of Season 1. Disappointing to hear it went downhill.

Reply to zipplewrath (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 02:40 PM

Apr 2018

zipplewrath

(16,646 posts)

10. Form your own

Reply to catbyte (Reply #8)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 02:44 PM

Apr 2018

I'll be interested to hear if you agree. I'll have to admit I am rarely within the mainstream of popular entertainment.

catbyte

(34,437 posts)

11. Me neither. Apparently it's been on since 2016 and I just discovered it. I've thought it's been

Reply to zipplewrath (Reply #10)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 02:58 PM

Apr 2018

pretty well-written so far for a network show. As you can see, I hardly ever watch network shows, and I never watched serialized shows like this because I didn't like being tied down every week to a show. However, with streaming services, I can watch them whenever I want. I'll keep watching, but it is disappointing to read that the writing deteriorated. Thanks for your input!

beaglelover

(3,488 posts)

9. Totally agree. This whole comedy routine with the new staffer who I can't stand.

Reply to Mike Rows His Boat (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 02:43 PM

Apr 2018

I wish it had remained the thriller it was in the first season. We probably won't watch it next season if it gets picked up.

Vinca

(50,302 posts)

12. I started watching it because I thought the premise of the show was fantastic.

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Fri Apr 27, 2018, 03:11 PM

Apr 2018

Sadly, I thought it quickly devolved into the typical network drama with overdone special effects, weak script and dull characters. I think I've become spoiled on British television. After "Downton Abbey" I started buying all kinds of series on DVD and have yet to be disappointed. We're currently hooked on cop shows. The last series we watched - "Line of Duty" - is one of the best series yet. Now we're watching "Luther." Great shows. (I know your post was more about the nightmare that is our reality, but it was nice to veer off onto something different for a minute.)

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